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(Photo courtesy of Free Lady Ann Salem Network) “No less than the trial court said that the instant cases ‘have no leg to stand on.’ With this, we express concern why DOJ prosecutors are barring the release of the two whose rights were clearly violated when they were illegally arrested by government forces,” Kapatid spokesperson Fides Lim said in a statement. Salem and Esparago were charged with illegal possession of firearms and explosives after their arrest at their respective homes on International Human Rights Day last Dec. 10 by the Philippine National Police (PNP). The Mandaluyo...

Search You Are Here:Home → 2021 → February → 11 → Rights defenders urge SC to reprimand Calida for ‘unethical actions’ Rights defenders urge SC to reprimand Calida for ‘unethical actions’ A nun joins a protest action against the Anti-Terror Law last Feb. 2, 2021. (photo by Carlo Manalansan/Bulatlat)“The Solicitor General’s allegation is nothing but a desperate attempt to discredit groups that stand firm in opposing the Anti-Terrorism Act, a law that is broadly criticized for the threats it poses against dissenters.” By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL MANILA – Huma...

(Photo courtesy of Free Amanda Echanis Network) Prisoners’ rights group Kapatid reiterated its call for the release of the female activist, citing the reported 17 prisoners who tested postive for COVID-19 at the Cagayan Provincial Jail. It is concerned that Echanis and her baby are staying with nine of these infected prisoners in prison. “While we call on the local government to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 among prisoners and jail personnel, we assert that Echanis should be released with her infant at the soonest possible time as children below age 1 are believed to be at higher risk ...

Search You Are Here:Home → 2021 → January → 8 → Groups call for release of Amanda Echanis, baby as COVID-19 cases reported in jail Groups call for release of Amanda Echanis, baby as COVID-19 cases reported in jail Amanda Echanis holds her newborn son while being escorted to the vehicle during her arrest on Dec. 2. (Photo courtesy of Anakpawis)“The government should act immediately as the health of Echanis and her baby is at high risk, especially in overly congested, poorly equipped prison conditions where social distancing is impossible and mass testing for COVID-19 ...

The New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa (Jonathan Hicap / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) In a letter sent to Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gerald Bantag on Saturday, Dec. 19, Kapatid raised “concerns about restrictions on ‘ paabot’ or delivery of basic food items as well as essential toiletries.” Kapatid spokesperson Fides Lim noted the Medium Security Compound at the NBP still does not accept food or essentials. “As we have pointed out, it is already the Christmas season and since families are still unable to visit because of the continuing prison lockdown amid the COV...